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SA53 CFE

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,422 mi
Last recorded91,422 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CFE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs worn

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,225 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential oil leak.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 84,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 24 May 2012 70,639 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 102,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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SA53 CFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 68,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA53 CFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA53 CFE registered?

SA53 CFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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